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Ed Iskenderian Remembered
Ed Iskenderian, July 10, 1921 – February 4, 2026 Edward Iskenderian. Or as most called him, Ed Iskenderian. More importantly, for decades, he was simply known as “Isky,” or the “Camfather,” the guy whose company made the camshafts in a… Continue reading
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Don Gilmore’s Iron Dinosaur and Driver Liz Leggett
Although the Dragfest Indoor Drag Racing Showcase would give you the impression there’s nothing but drag cars as the name implies, it’s not always quite true. If you wade through the cars in one of the halls, you’d spy, sitting… Continue reading
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Dragfest 2026
Lebanon, PA – Here in the Northeast, colder weather signals the end of the racing season. It’s always a bittersweet time, as those who race nearly every weekend are ready for a break. Yet, although they need the time to… Continue reading
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Favorites from 2025
Well, here it is. 2026. Happy New Year to all! 2025 was a great year at DF Motorsports Magazine. I really appreciate each and every one of you who took a moment to speak with me, or came here to… Continue reading
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Vinny Laurita, Sr. and the Story of a Red Chevelle
Beaver Springs Dragway – Having owned a Chevelle or two myself, my senses perked up a bit when a gorgeous example of a ‘70 Chevelle pulled into the staging lanes. And then when it left the line, the tires hooked… Continue reading
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Vintage Eliminator Final Race of the Season and Season Championship
South Mountain Raceway – If you’ve never seen the Vintage Eliminator gang racing, you’re really missing out on an experience. Not the flashiest of race cars, but each and every one has an intriguing quality all their own. Come to… Continue reading
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King of the Track Day at South Mountain Raceway
South Mountain Raceway – It was a clear, crisp fall morning with literal frost on the pumpkin. A picture perfect day for drag racing and last event of the year at South Mountain Raceway. After a week in which owner,… Continue reading
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Kerm Shindledecker and His Unique ‘55 Olds
South Mountain Raceway – The world of hot rodding is full of unique cars with unique designs. There are many automotive works of art out there every weekend at the drag strip for us to feast our eyes on. And… Continue reading
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Randy and Annette Peer – A Dynamic, Pontiac-Racing, Husband-Wife Duo!
“We Build Excitement!” Who doesn’t remember that popular Pontiac marketing slogan from the 80s? Pontiac, the company, is no longer with us, but people like the husband and wife duo of Randy and Annette Peer are keeping the “Excitement” of… Continue reading
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Bruce Larson’s 27th Annual USA-1 Nostalgia Dragfest
It was one of those mornings. The air clear and crisp like cool autumn days start out. A clear sky, a peaceful drive and even the sighting of three eagles along the way. The destination? The 27th Annual USA-1 Dragfest… Continue reading
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